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Singapore to get giant 'eye' in the sky
By Jermyn Chow Defence Correspondent, The Straits Times, 29 Oct 2014A GIANT balloon, equipped with sophisticated radar equipment, will watch over Singapore from early next year.The 55m-long...
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Semakau landfill to get green power grid
By Feng Zengkun Environment Correspondent, The Straits Times, 29 Oct 2014THE world's prettiest landfill will soon become greener.Singapore will start building a power grid at the lush Semakau Landfill...
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HDB Lease Buyback Scheme needs better awareness: Halimah Yacob
Seniors are not aware of the various ways they can monetise their flat due to a lack of awareness of the scheme as well as a lack of financial literacy, Mdm Halimah said.By Eileen Poh, Channel...
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Get flu and shingles vaccinations at four Guardian pharmacies
Parkway Shenton, Guardian team up to offer service at 4 mall pharmaciesBy Kash Cheong, The Straits Times, 29 Oct 2014GO SHOPPING. Watch a movie. Then get a flu or shingles vaccination at a mall.In a...
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Centralised plan to help overstretched borrowers cut debt
Some of them have ended up owing more than their annual incomesBy Mok Fei Fei, The Straits Times, 29 Oct 2014CONSUMER credit here is in a healthy state overall, although "a small group of borrowers"...
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MAS's sobering take on S'pore economy
GDP and productivity growth to remain constrained; core inflation to stay above historical averageBy Kelly Tay, The Business Times, 29 Oct 2014THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has presented a...
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PM Lee on democracy: Asian states must find own wayPower structure, politics in nations in the region work in different waysBy Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh And Walter Sim, The Straits Times, 29 Oct...
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Singapore still 'most business-friendly economy'
By Chia Yan Min, The Straits Times, 30 Oct 2014SINGAPORE has been crowned the most business-friendly economy in the world for the ninth year in a row.According to the league table compiled by the World...
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Medifund provides S$130 million in aid in FY2013
TODAY, 29 Oct 2014More financial aid from Medifund was provided to help needy patients with their medical bills in Financial Year 2013.About S$130 million in Medifund assistance was provided in FY2013,...
View ArticleMore vulnerable children, youth to be placed with foster families
By Laura Elizabeth Philomin, TODAY, 30 Oct 2014The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) is seeking to move more vulnerable children and youths living in institutional homes into the care of...
View ArticleCourt of Appeal rules that Section 377A that criminalises sex between men is...
Court upholds law banning gay sexIt rejects case that Section 377A of Penal Code is unconstitutionalBy Selina Lum, The Straits Times, 30 Oct 2014THE highest court in Singapore has upheld Section 377A...
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Seat-hogging students a headache at cafes
Most students oblige when told to move, but some can be difficult, say operatorsBy Olivia Ho And Samantha Boh, The Straits Times, 30 Oct 2014WITH exams around the corner, cafes are full of students...
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Returning ISIS fighters 'pose threat to region'
Indonesian military chief to meet counterparts to defuse the dangerBy Zakir Hussain Indonesia Bureau Chief, The Straits Times, 30 Oct 2014THE commander of Indonesia's armed forces (TNI) said yesterday...
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Security guards to get better salary, training
Move comes after mounting concerns over cheap sourcing, long overtime hoursBy Xue Jianyue, TODAY, 30 Oct 2014Come September 2016, security officers will see basic starting monthly wages increase by...
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Indranee Rajah: Parents, bosses 'must look beyond paper qualifications'
Govt is committed to doing so, though it will take timeBy Amelia Teng And Pearl Lee, The Straits Times, 30 Oct 2014PARENTS, students and employers need to look beyond paper qualifications and recognise...
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More than 100,000 have used their Pioneer Generation card to see GPs, dentists
24,000 visit the dentist, armed with Pioneer cardThanks to subsidy, many who have not had a teeth check in years are doing itBy Salma Khalik Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 31 Oct...
View ArticleLow-income expectant mothers to get more comprehensive support
By Elgin Chong, TODAY, 31 Oct 2014A pilot programme to help vulnerable mothers and their young children has seen 23 families come on board since it was announced in July.Known as Temasek Cares — Kids...
View ArticleMSF eyes law to better protect vulnerable adults
New legislation would give social workers greater powers of access to such individuals in cases of suspected abuseBy Laura Philomin, TODAY. 31 Oct 2014The Ministry of Social and Family Development...
View ArticleAmbulances can use bus lanes in emergencies
WE THANK Mr David Goh Kia Ngan for his letter ("Why can't private ambulances use bus lanes?"; Monday).Ambulances may use the bus lanes when ferrying patients in a medical emergency, and should have...
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What diplomats think of S'pore
New book compiles their praises and critiquesBy Walter Sim, The Straits Times, 31 Oct 2014"MANICURED and choreographed."That was how Pakistan's former high commissioner to Singapore, Dr Sajjad Ashraf,...
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